ISTE Educator Certification Program
International Society for Technology in Education
The ISTE Educator Certification Program focuses on pedagogy, not tools or devices. ISTE Certified Educators demonstrate mastery of the ISTE Standards for Educators. The program is designed to expand your educational practice, whether you provide learning to school-aged learners or professional development to adult learners.
Duration
10 Weeks
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeDesign technology-enhanced learning experiences that promote active learning and support diverse learner needs.Proficient
Skills developed through this program
- Demonstrate mastery of the ISTE Standards for Educators to guide intentional, pedagogically grounded technology integration
- Apply evidence-based instructional practices to transform learning experiences across grade levels and learner types
- Integrate technology meaningfully to support engaging, inclusive, and innovative learning environments
- Support colleagues in effectively integrating technology by leveraging expertise in the ISTE Educator Standards
- Lead educational technology practices with a focus on pedagogy, not tools or devices, across instructional contexts
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Who is this program for? - Classroom teachers - Teacher education faculty - All roles supporting classroom teachers - Library media specialists Benefits of Becoming an ISTE Certified Educator: ISTE Certification positions you as an expert among your colleagues and prepares you to lead in educational technology. Benefits include: - Expertise in the ISTE Standards for Educators - 4 graduate-level credits available - One year of free basic ISTE Membership - Access to the exclusive ISTE Educator Community - Ability to support your teacher network in integrating technology effectively - Recognition as a technology leader - Recognition at the ISTE+ASCD Annual Conference How to Become ISTE Certified: 1. Select a Cohort: - Review the course Syllabus and program requirements - Choose a start date and times that work with your schedule - Register 2. Complete the 10 Week Online Professional Development Course: - Participate in 3 (90 minute) virtual learning sessions - Complete and submit all course assignments - Commit to at least 40 hours of professional learning over 10 weeks 3. Complete and Submit Your Certification Portfolio: - Six months’ access to prepare and submit your final portfolio submission aligned to the ISTE Standards for Educators - Commit to at least 40 hours’ curation time including attending office hours and accessing support resources - Successfully align your instructional practices to all 25 ISTE Educator Standards Criteria - Earn 20 out of 25 aligned criteria to become an ISTE Certified Educator for a 3-year period
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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